Sun King
Nairobi, Kenya · Energy, Natural Resources, Sustainability
Sun King designs, distributes, installs, and finances solar energy solutions for the 1.8 billion global consumers who cannot reliably access or afford traditional electrical grid connections. Sun King is the leading off-grid solar provider globally, powering over 20 million homes in more than 40 countries across the globe.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employees
- 1,764
- Industries
- Energy, Natural Resources, Sustainability
- Website
- http://www.sunking.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Sun King
- : Sun King secures $40 million equity financing from Lightrock to expand decentralized solar systems in Africa and Asia.
- : Sun King, A Provider Of Solar Energy Products In Africa And Asia, Expands Series D To $330M
- : Sun King Raises $260 Million, Led By General Atlantic's Beyondnetzero, To Expand Global Access To Affordable Solar Energy
Sun King funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Venture | $40.0M |
| Dec 2022 | Series D | Undisclosed |
| Apr 2022 | Funding Round | $260.0M |
Leadership
- T. Patrick Walsh, Founder & CEO
- Anish Thakkar, Co-Founder
- Azeez Adegbenro, Human Resources Business Partner (EasyBuy Direct Sales)
- Olugbemi Olajide, Head of Marketing, West and Central Africa
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About Sun King: questions and answers
What does Sun King do?
Sun King designs, distributes, installs, and finances solar energy solutions for the 1.8 billion global consumers who cannot reliably access or afford traditional electrical grid connections. Sun King is the leading off-grid solar provider globally, powering over 20 million homes in more than 40 countries across the globe.
Where is Sun King headquartered?
Sun King is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
How many employees does Sun King have?
Sun King has about 1,764 employees.
Has Sun King raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 3 funding events for Sun King. The most recent, $40.0M, was in Dec 2025.
Who leads Sun King?
T. Patrick Walsh is a Founder & CEO at Sun King.
What is the latest news on Sun King?
On Dec 12, 2025, Sun King secures $40 million equity financing from Lightrock to expand decentralized solar systems in Africa and Asia.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy